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Isle of Wight MP states: Ferry companies prioritised shareholders over needs of Islanders (updated)
The new Isle of Wight MP states that today's TITF report "provides evidence that the firms’ shareholders have been prioritised over the needs of Islanders."
Wednesday, 26th July, 2017 11:28am
By Simon Perry with 3 readers' comments
Transport Infrastructure Task Force (TITF): Important Isle of Wight transport review published
A year-long study of the the Isle of Wight's transport infrastructure, including the train line, bus service, ferries, the Medina River link and more. OnTheWight has the details of the Task Force recommendations.
Wednesday, 26th July, 2017 11:09am
By Sally Perry with one comment
Video footage highlights ‘danger’ for pedestrians queuing for floating bridge
A nuisance to road users because of delays and a danger to pedestrians are just some complaints made in relation to where foot passengers have to queue to use the floating bridge in East Cowes. Video footage taken yesterday illustrates those concerns.
Tuesday, 25th July, 2017 1:04pm
By Sally Perry with 6 readers' comments
MP against large scale housebuilding on the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, says he will campaign against large-scale house building to stop the Island from becoming a suburb of Portsmouth or Southampton.
Tuesday, 25th July, 2017 11:37am
By The Office of Bob Seely with 7 readers' comments
Council introduce curfew on floating bridge
The late night/early morning curfew has been introduced whilst "further work is undertaken to investigate noise complaints" say the council.
Monday, 24th July, 2017 3:16pm
By Sally Perry with one comment
Get involved to ensure more plankton than plastic in our seas
Surfers Against Sewage are calling on Islanders to "Join the Resistance against single-use plastics!" to help stop ocean plastic pollution.
Monday, 24th July, 2017 12:16pm
By Matt Harwood with one comment
